When Did the Social Network Become Less About Being Social?

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Should we start regulating social media?

 The Forbes article "Do We Really Need to Start Regulating Social Media?", by Andrew Arnold, discusses the concerns people have over laws that regulate social media. The article explores multiple perspectives, such as the importance of regulating to prevent large companies from controlling the information accessible. However, those against regulating social media suggest it won't do any good, only stifle the exchange of ideas.

 I think the concern boils down to too much of anything isn't a good thing. Too much regulation runs the risk of being more totalitarian, and not enough regulation allows for governments to be overly controlling in a negative way.  The article says it best: "Hopefully when the powers that be discuss regulation, common sense will prevail."

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